2026 Black History Month Opening Ceremony
Schedule
Sat Feb 07 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Grande Prairie Public Library Rotary Community Room | Grande Prairie, AB
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Attend the Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Black History Month events.Join us on Saturday, February 7, from 1 to 4 PM for the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Black History Month.
Recognize. Learn. Experience.
At this year’s Opening Ceremony, you can expect:
📃 A proclamation by City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton and County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Reeve Amanda McDonald
🎤 A Black History educational video presentation by Edmonton Community Activist and History Advocate, Ms Donna Coombs-Montrose
🍗🥨 Light refreshments by Abie Kreations, Treats by Lamoimee and Mr. Pretzels
🎨 Button badges community craft completed by Oluwadamilola Owolabi of House of Lamoimee
📚Storytime with a Black-focused children’s book read by Grande Prairie Intercultural Association's Executive Director, Maureen Edomwonyi
🎤 An Artist Talk, by local award-winning artist Aurel Tsafack, about the 2026 Black History Month take-home Activity Kit sponsored by the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie
🎤 A "Did You Know" about Black History in Canada by Donya Clayton.
➕ And more!
This year's Opening Ceremony is sponsored by Northwest Wellness Centre.
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Where is it happening?
Grande Prairie Public Library Rotary Community Room, 9902 101 St, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2P4, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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